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St. Mary/St Michael School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Cato, WI

19 S County Road J, Cato, WI 54230

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Serving families in Cato since at least 2011

In Cato, Wisconsin, St. Mary/St Michael School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 47 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Green Bay. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 175 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
47
Teachers
5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 21 girls, 26 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
175 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 52% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 201 Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    49’11–1242’13–1442’15–1630’17–1839’19–2051’21–2247’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K8
    K6
    15
    24
    34
    45
    53
    610
    75
    85

    Student body

    White98%
    Hispanic or Latino2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Mary/St Michael School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about St. Mary/St Michael School

    What grades does St. Mary/St Michael School serve?

    St. Mary/St Michael School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Mary/St Michael School?

    About 47 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mary/St Michael School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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